New York City, New York — February 17, 2026
Global MedTeam and Capstone Health Alliance Announce Partnership to Address Long-Term RN Workforce Stability
A new partnership to recruit internationally educated nurses for Capstone members, providing a long-term solution for addressing registered nurse vacancies.
Global MedTeam today announced a new partnership with Capstone Health Alliance to provide Capstone members with access to internationally educated nurses, giving them a long-term solution for addressing registered nurse vacancies and reducing reliance on travel nursing or temporary staffing.
As health systems nationwide face persistent nurse shortages and rising contract labor costs, this collaboration supports permanent workforce strategies aligned with long-term planning rather than short-term staffing workarounds.
Through the partnership, Capstone members can access Global MedTeam’s fully managed international nurse direct-hire program, which places internationally educated nurses as permanent, full-time hospital employees, paid at internal staff rates and fully integrated into care teams. Hospitals retain full control over hiring decisions, while Global MedTeam manages recruitment, licensing, immigration, and relocation, allowing members to pursue sustainable workforce stability with reduced financial and operational risk.
“Capstone is excited to partner with Global MedTeam. Their collaborative approach focuses on building strong relationships with our Members, taking the time to understand each facility’s unique staffing needs, and working closely with human resources teams to deliver tailored, effective solutions.”
“Our partnership with Capstone Health Alliance reflects a shared belief that hospitals need a structural answer to nurse shortages that delivers permanent staff, measurable financial impact, and reduced risk. As policy priorities increasingly support internationally educated nurses, this model is particularly well-suited to the moment.”
Why this partnership matters now
Capstone Health Alliance is a regional group purchasing organization (GPO) that leverages aggregated purchasing and collaboration for its members and ranks among the largest regional GPOs in the nation. Capstone’s membership spans 50 states with approximately ~200 hospitals representing ~100 health systems and over 31,000+ continuum of care providers nationwide.
With this scale and reach, the partnership creates a more connected model for hospitals seeking recruitment relief, aligning a trusted member network with a dedicated international direct-hire pipeline designed for consistency and long-term outcomes.
Key benefits for Capstone member hospitals
Faster, simpler access to workforce solutions
Hospitals can engage Global MedTeam through an established alliance relationship, reducing friction in outreach, alignment, and coordination so teams can focus on operational execution.
A scalable international direct-hire pipeline built for stability
Global MedTeam’s model is structured to help hospitals address recruitment gaps with a clinically-prepared international direct hire pipeline and a repeatable process designed for long-term workforce planning (not short-term patchwork).
Together, Global MedTeam and Capstone Health Alliance are committed to helping hospitals respond to today’s nursing workforce challenges with a scalable, reliable, and outcomes-focused approach. By expanding access to an international direct-hire pipeline across Capstone’s member network, the partnership supports stronger recruitment stability, so care teams can focus on what matters most: delivering safe, consistent patient care.